MuseumFreeAges 3–14Indoor
The World of Glass
Chalon Way East, St Helens, WA10 1BX · Warrington
The World of Glass explores St Helens' centuries-old glass-making heritage through a mirror maze, Victorian street recreation and hands-on fibre-optics displays — all free to access. Paid glassblowing demonstrations are the headline spectacle and genuinely captivating for all ages. Open Wednesday to Sunday with a café and gift shop on site.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- Wed–Sun & bank holidays 10:00–16:00 (extended to 17:00 in summer)
- Address
- Chalon Way East, St Helens, WA10 1BX
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- 3–14
- Setting
- Indoor
- Parking
- Town centre car parks nearby; St Helens Central station 5 min walk
- Facilities
- Cafe · Gift shop · Accessible toilets · Mirror maze · Fibre-optics interactive displays
- For the kids
- Free museum entry with a mirror maze, Victorian street recreation and fibre-optics interactive displays that children love. Watching a glassblower shape molten glass is an unforgettable experience — demonstrations charged separately but well worth it. Set in the heart of St Helens glass heritage.
- Phone
- 01744 22766
Last checked Mon, 6 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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